teleological
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/ˌtiːliəˈlɑːdʒɪkl/
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/ˌtiːliəˈlɒdʒɪkl/
relating to the belief that events happen for a purpose
Some people have a teleological view of history, believing that everything happens for a reason.
有些人对历史有一种目的论的观点,认为每件事的发生都有其原因。